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Is it just us, or has this year flown by? As we say goodbye to 2025 and enter 2026, let's look back at the highlights of Lichess in 2025.

First of all, a really big thank you to all of our supporters, contributors and donors. Lichess would not exist or be possible without you! A positive message on social media, or helping volunteer your time, or even a few dollars a month go a long way in helping us flourish and grow.

And we've seen the massive benefits of that across 2025, but especially this December. The community has always donated more around the end of the year, but this December we’ve broken a record: the most donations we've ever received in a single month in our entire history. Due to your kindness and generosity, we received over $80,000 USD this December. This is a major milestone for us!

Thank you, so much, for believing in our work and supporting us to provide free chess for everyone.